Solomon Islands National Museum Objects & ArtifactsFish Trap.- Vubu (wubu)
- Description:
- This collection shows the physical objects, artifacts, and items that are held at the Museum in Honiara.For small mamamu river-put at side of river time fish are running up the river from sea. Put trap facing sea-water runs this trap and out through holes. Mamamu-mada- also caught in net but also catches dirt. Made with asa- bush fibre- This is the real size. Handle-Valingena. Stopper can use (any wood)- ghai (rai/rhai) Matana- eye- holes can be ¾ holes. Start weaving at narrow end- finish rim. Flat piece and eyes made separately can last 15 years, if kept well, hung from roof. Took 2 ½ Months to make it (hard to find asa) Women can also make them though it is men’s work.
- Display date:
- 11th July 1978
- Location:
- Solomon Islands
- Collections:
- Solomon Islands National Museum
- Content partner:
- Solomon Islands National Museum
- Availability:
- Online
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